As I pondered how I could bring these elements together to give some direction to my future I began to contemplate what God had spoken into my heart over some months. It was very clear to me that the name “Restless Warrior” which had been prophesied over me was something close to my heart. I have for some time, desired to have my heart (and those of others) set alight for the things of God and to be used to motivate people into being restored and strengthened to reach out to others. I realised my future lay in challenging and inspiring others.

This led to the concept of .MaximisedLiving

VisionTo see our world impacted and changed by people who overcome and make a difference by living a life of purpose.

Mission

To passionately engage with people; inspiring them to gain perspective, find their purpose and live their big dreams.

What We DoI desire to help people purposefully create their legacy to have an impact now and for eternity. I am designing a number of EPIC Encounters to Engage, Provoke, Inspire& Challenge, with destiny in mind. These EPIC Encounters consist of interactive training programs, workshops, seminars, retreats, coaching and motivational speaking.
I trust, through my own experiences, to help others overcome fears and obstacles, discover their passions and purpose, and do something significant to positively impact the world around them.

This is still a dream in the making and will be added to as time goes on.

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Testimonials

I have just finished reading an autographed copy of your book “An Arrested Heart” (note that this is the 2nd book i have read cover to cover in my 39 yrs on earth). What a buy. I have not been able to put the book down.You captured my heart, mind, thoughts and being in your book and it has opended my eyes to many aspects of my life, business, family and where I have fallen short! - Wayne Bezuidenhout

My Dad and I chatted about the first part of the book on the phone and agree that it was not just your own personal story you were telling Ray, it was also partly the story of many others of us who lived through those surreal Rhodesian airforce days and you have told it magnificently, honestly and accurately on behalf of all of us. - Ged

Ray - what an amazing book. So inspiring and motivational. Once I started it I couldn't put it down. So nice to read about the old days in Zim. You and Sue are extraordinary people and a wonderful example. - Annette

Ray, I loved your book, it was so inspiring. It reenforces the act of giving glory to God through trusting in Him alone, even when things seem impossible. Thanks Ray, for sharing your life with all of us. Your experiences prove God's faithfullness. May he continue to bless you and the work you and Sue do!! - Marlene

I have just completed your book... I really was hooked from start to finish. - Gary

Really, really enjoyed your book Ray. I see how our faithful God has used your lives for His glory. He needed very special people to nurture His precious ones in Lesotho and the Haakonsen family were His first choice - Julie

Ray, I have loved reading your book. It is such a testimony of how God can and does use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary feats. Thank you for your honesty and forthrightness. Your dedication to serve Him and do His will, no matter the cost is an inspiration. - Kev Wood

thanx for a great book. all i can say is praise God:) - Sharon Trew

Excellent book Ray and thanks for the insight into your life... looks like God showed you the way. - Gordon

Thanks for sharing your life through the book, enjoyed reading it - good job! - Rick Dickson

Amazing account of a transformed life. - Wayne

Profound quotes

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again,because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms,the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat”